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Rustic Cottage on a small lake in beautiful Muskoka

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A lakeside deck with a fire pit and red Adirondack chairs.
A cabin with a wooden deck and a small porch, surrounded by trees.
A cozy living room with a wooden floor, a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, a cabinet, and a wall clock.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a large cabinet with glass doors, and a view of greenery outside.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a refrigerator, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Huntsville, ON
  • Place, Fairy Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Muskoka Heritage Place
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

End bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Only bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Huntsville

Located in Huntsville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Huntsville Place Mall and Baysville Farmers' Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arrowhead Provincial Park and Big East River Provincial Park. Canada Summit Centre and Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Huntsville, ON

What's nearby

  • Fairy Lake - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Muskoka Heritage Place - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Canada Summit Centre - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lions Lookout - 9 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Cottage on a small lake in beautiful Muskoka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Cottage on a small lake in beautiful Muskoka?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Cottage on a small lake in beautiful Muskoka?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Cottage on a small lake in beautiful Muskoka?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Cottage on a small lake in beautiful Muskoka located?

This Huntsville cottage is on the beach, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Brunel Locks, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Avery Beach Park and River Mill Park. Mary Lake and Hunters Bay Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Goid
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a charming cottage on a very peaceful lake. The location was ideal within a short drive of Huntsville, but feeling like you were really enclosed by Nature. The pictures don’t do it justice.Our children (5and 7) had a wonderful time here enjoying the small sandy Beach and crossing the lake to jump from the rock opposite. The cottage had everything you needed and and felt very cosy and Family friendly. We enjoyed the little touches such as the games and colouring pencils for the Children. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful little vacation area

The cottage was big enough for us and was in good shape. The little beach area was perfect for our visiting 4 year old. Swimming was great to cool off too for us. Excellent stay, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage with everything.

Weather could have been kinder but no reflection on how this cottage provides a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was amazing. Communication with Cathy was quick and easy. She responded within a timely manner. The lake was so quiet and peaceful. The beach was sandy and easy to walk into water. They provided a canoe or paddleboard to enjoy the water. The view was amazing from the deck,dock or living room. Hard to choose where to sit. Everything was provided within the cottage. Really you just need to bring clothes and food! Definitely a great place to spend time on the water. Hope to rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very private beautiful location on the lake. Easy access to the water. Great swimming. Kitchen had all the amenities needed. Diswasher was a bonus. Deck overlooking the lake was fabulous. Firewood too was provided for our use.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quite lake property

We had a great stay at this cottage. It was nice and the lake was private and quite. We had great fun playing in the water and fishing. The cottage has all the basic necessities like dishes and garbage bags and laundry which was great. The only thing that made me slightly uncomfortable was there was a ouijie board inside the “games armour” but I’m a little sensitive to things like that! Overall it was a great family spot and really close to downtown Huntsville!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chub Lake Cottage

My wife and I stayed here for a week in July. The cottage was comfortable and well equipped. The site, swimming and canoeing were great Remarkably, there were very few bugs on the deck although plenty in the woods.Suggestions: a brush for the BBQ which needed a major clean; the stove as well needed a thorough cleaning. The owner was very attentive to questions and to COVID precautions. We had a great time and would do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great and restful week away

The cottage was nicely supplied with the necessary daily items needed for a convenient stay. Great to have firewood to use, the canoe and the dishwasher! The week we were there was a scorcher and we were very thankful to have the supply of fans in every room. Note that the DVD player is not Blue Ray, but worked fine for the older DVD's we took. Would be good to have info about drinking water in the listing. Thanks for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best view and prime location on a small lake!

A true cottage experience like I remember as a kid, rustic yet cozy with everything you need for your stay. The lake water was calm, refreshing and quiet without noisy boats zipping by. If you’re looking for a private, quiet lake this is the place to stay. Being able to walk into the lake from the small beach area on the property was a bonus for our young children. The cottage also has a room with a bunk bed which we were surprised by and naturally our kids chose that for the stay. Check out Westside Fish and Chips in town and be amazed by the huge teapot collection and friendly service! Limberlost Nature Preserve is not too far and has amazing hiking trails. Lots to discover in the area and would definitely come back. Great location and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely spectacular lake and perfect cottage

The description for this place is very under-stated -- it's really a beautiful place. The lake is amazing water, nice and sandy shore with beautiful swimming. There aren't that many cottages on the lake and not many of them are visible from this property -- so you get the feeling that it's a private lake. It's great for a nice canoe paddle and the view from the living room bay window is spectacular. One of the big challenges was to decide where to sit with morning coffee, on the patio, in the kitchen nook, out on the dock, in the den -- too many options! It =is= an older cottage and it's definitely a cottage, not a finished home -- but it's lovingly decorated, very clean, and completely stocked with all of the living essentials. I heartily recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Cozy

Cathy's cottage was very clean, cozy and as described. We used her stove everyday and never had an issue. It was nice also having use of a dishwasher during our stay. Everything was provided - you only need to pack clothing and food. The view of the lake was the best part of our stay. The lake is small but very calm and peaceful. We went swimming everyday and even went for a boat ride in the row boat provided. My daughter is 3 yrs old and loved the sand area and shallow water - it was perfect for her. We loved the daily visits from the ducks and saw a loon and deer. After a long day of swimming, my daughter also enjoyed lounging on the living room couch at night and watching the DVD's provided. Close proximity to downtown Huntsville was also convenient (about 10 min drive). We will definitely be returning next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

This was our second time visiting this cottage. Very peaceful spot, cozy, rustic and well-equipped. Great swimming area for young kids and adults alike and proximity to town is very convenient. Owners are friendly and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Vacation!

This is the second year our family has vacationed here and we had a wonderful time once again. Lots of room inside and out for our family of 4. It's rustic but extremely clean and had everything we needed. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway from the city

So quiet and peaceful. Well equipped kitchen had everything we needed. Much appreciated the canoe, firepit and up-graded barbecue. Owner was very responsive when we had a small issue which was rectified right away. Swimming was great. Saw deer, ducks, loons and heron. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location!!

What an incredible spot this was for a relaxing family vacation. Small, quiet lake, perfect for canoeing and kayaking or just lounging on the deck. We had everything we needed and the place was spotless. Area was great for walks and we were lucky enough to see deer on our first day! Communication was easy and owners were extremely helpful. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, well equipped

Lovely peaceful lake. While rustic the cottage was very well equipped compared to many rentals, esp the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet spot, perfect for young family

Cathy's place was clean, cozy, and well-equipped. The location was very quiet (only saw a motorboat one day out of seven) and neighbours were quiet but friendly. It was really nice not to have WiFi or cable! Our kids (4 and 7) loved the beach and shallow water entry. We got a lot of use out of the canoe and saw painted turtles, ducks, ospreys, a loon, and 2 fawns. The proximity to town was convenient. We hope to return next year as this place was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm and scenic.

It was very quiet in this area and around the lake. We also had the opportunity to pretty close to the animals. As we were relaxing on the dock in the evening, we had a doe approach our beach, and even came up along the dock in the water, almost an arm's reach away! Awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and cozy

The cabin was cute and comfortable, and clean. The lake was scenic, and fishing was good. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Great place, nice location on that lake. Private. Laneway is steep. Lots of amenities at the property. Would stay again :) Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful - didn’t want to leave!

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage was spotless, quiet and peaceful. Neighbours were friendly and quiet, communications were prompt and friendly and amenities such as the dishwasher and laundry were much appreciated. We’ll be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful And Straightforward

Great location. Incredible view. Good swimming and canoeing. The cottage has all the basics you need and is somewhat larger than the pictures make it out to be. The eating/dining table in a nook of windows makes for lovely meals with great views. The lake is quiet and peaceful with only the sounds of ducks, birds, frogs, squirrels and crickets.
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